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Adamellite and Marble Definition


Marble and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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