Adamellite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Websterite

The general Adamellite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Adamellite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Websterite

The history of Adamellite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Websterite

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

For Adamellite,

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

For Websterite,

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