Adamellite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Turbidite

The general Adamellite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Adamellite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Turbidite

The history of Adamellite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Turbidite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock