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Adamellite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adamellite and Vogesite

The general Adamellite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Adamellite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Vogesite

The history of Adamellite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Vogesite

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

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