Adamellite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Itacolumite

The general Adamellite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Adamellite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Itacolumite

The history of Adamellite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Itacolumite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Itacolumite,

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