Adamellite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Monzonite

The general Adamellite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Adamellite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Monzonite

The history of Adamellite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Monzonite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Monzonite,

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