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Adamellite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Granophyre

The general Adamellite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Adamellite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Granophyre

The history of Adamellite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Granophyre

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

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