Adamellite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Troctolite

The general Adamellite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Adamellite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Troctolite

The history of Adamellite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Troctolite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Troctolite,

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