Adamellite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Granodiorite

The general Adamellite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Granodiorite

The history of Adamellite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Granodiorite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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