Adamellite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Pegmatite

The general Adamellite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Adamellite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Pegmatite

The history of Adamellite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Pegmatite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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