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Adamellite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Adamellite and Rhyodacite

The general Adamellite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Adamellite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Rhyodacite

The history of Adamellite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Rhyodacite

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

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