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Adamellite and Monzogranite Definition


Monzogranite 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   
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From its mineral content   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Monzogranite

The general Adamellite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Adamellite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Monzogranite

The history of Adamellite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Monzogranite

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

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