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Adamellite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Phonolite

The general Adamellite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Adamellite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Phonolite

The history of Adamellite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Phonolite

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

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