Adamellite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Lignite

The general Adamellite and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Adamellite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Lignite

The history of Adamellite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Lignite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Lignite,

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