Adamellite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Mangerite

The general Adamellite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Mangerite

The history of Adamellite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Mangerite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Mangerite,

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