Adamellite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Theralite

The general Adamellite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Adamellite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Theralite

The history of Adamellite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Theralite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Theralite,

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