Adamellite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Skarn

The general Adamellite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Adamellite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Skarn

The history of Adamellite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Skarn

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Skarn,

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