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Adamellite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Oolite

The general Adamellite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Oolite

The history of Adamellite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Oolite

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

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