Foidolite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Adamellite

The general Foidolite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Adamellite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Adamellite

Along with Foidolite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Adamellite. Etymology of Foidolite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Adamellite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adamellite,

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