Adamellite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Dolomite

The general Adamellite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Adamellite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Dolomite

The history of Adamellite and Dolomite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Adamellite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

Adamellite and Dolomite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adamellite and Dolomite. In this section, you will know about Adamellite and Dolomite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adamellite is Italy whereas Origin of Dolomite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Adamellite and Dolomite discoverer. The Discoverer of Adamellite is Unknown and the discoverer of Dolomite is Dolomieu.

Etymology of Adamellite and Dolomite

Along with Adamellite and Dolomite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Dolomite. Etymology of Adamellite and Dolomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Dolomite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Dolomite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Dolomite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock