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Adamellite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adamellite and Eclogite

The general Adamellite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Adamellite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Eclogite

The history of Adamellite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Eclogite

Along with Adamellite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Eclogite. Etymology of Adamellite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Eclogite 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 Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Eclogite are listed below.

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