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Adamellite and Peridotite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Adamellite and Peridotite

The general Adamellite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Adamellite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Peridotite

The history of Adamellite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Peridotite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Peridotite,

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