Adamellite and Marble Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Marble

The general Adamellite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Adamellite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Marble. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Marble

The history of Adamellite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Marble

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock