Monzonite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Adamellite

The general Monzonite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Adamellite

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Adamellite

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

For Monzonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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