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Adamellite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Ijolite

The general Adamellite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Ijolite

The history of Adamellite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Ijolite

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

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