Adamellite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Phyllite

The general Adamellite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Adamellite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Phyllite

The history of Adamellite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Phyllite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock