Adamellite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Hornfels

The general Adamellite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Adamellite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Hornfels

The history of Adamellite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Hornfels

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock