Adamellite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Syenite

The general Adamellite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Adamellite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Syenite

The history of Adamellite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Syenite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Syenite,

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