Adamellite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Metapelite

The general Adamellite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Adamellite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Metapelite

The history of Adamellite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Metapelite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Metapelite,

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