Adamellite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Teschenite

The general Adamellite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Adamellite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Teschenite

The history of Adamellite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Teschenite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Teschenite,

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