Phonolite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Adamellite

The general Phonolite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Adamellite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Adamellite

Along with Phonolite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Adamellite. Etymology of Phonolite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Adamellite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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