Adamellite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Foidolite

The general Adamellite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Adamellite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Foidolite

The history of Adamellite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Foidolite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock