Adamellite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Litchfieldite

The general Adamellite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Litchfieldite

The history of Adamellite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Litchfieldite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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