Adamellite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Larvikite

The general Adamellite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Adamellite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Larvikite

The history of Adamellite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Larvikite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Larvikite,

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