Adamellite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Pyroxenite

The general Adamellite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Adamellite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Pyroxenite

The history of Adamellite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Pyroxenite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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