Diatomite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Adamellite

The general Diatomite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Diatomite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Adamellite

The history of Diatomite and Adamellite 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.

Diatomite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Adamellite

Along with Diatomite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Adamellite. Etymology of Diatomite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Adamellite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Diatomite,

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

For Adamellite,

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