Adamellite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Sovite

The general Adamellite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Adamellite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Sovite

The history of Adamellite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Sovite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock