Adamellite and Shale Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Shale

The general Adamellite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Adamellite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Shale. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Shale

The history of Adamellite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Shale

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Shale,

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