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Adamellite and Pyrolite 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
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
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 Pyrolite

The general Adamellite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Adamellite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Pyrolite

The history of Adamellite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Pyrolite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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