Adamellite and Marl Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Marl

The general Adamellite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Adamellite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Marl. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Marl

The history of Adamellite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Marl

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Marl,

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