Adamellite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Lamprophyre

The general Adamellite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Adamellite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Lamprophyre

The history of Adamellite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Lamprophyre

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock