The general Adamellite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Adamellite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Norite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Adamellite and Norite 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 Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adamellite and Norite. In this section, you will know about Adamellite and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adamellite is Italy whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Adamellite and Norite discoverer. The discoverer of Adamellite and Norite are Unknown.
Along with Adamellite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Norite. Etymology of Adamellite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Norite 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 Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Norite are listed below.
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