Adamellite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Jadeitite

The general Adamellite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Adamellite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Jadeitite

The history of Adamellite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Jadeitite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Jadeitite,

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