Adamellite and Schist Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Schist

The general Adamellite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Adamellite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Schist. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Schist

The history of Adamellite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Schist

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Schist,

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