Adamellite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Picrite

The general Adamellite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Adamellite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Picrite

The history of Adamellite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Picrite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock