Theralite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Adakite

The general Theralite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Theralite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Adakite

The history of Theralite and Adakite 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.

Theralite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

Theralite and Adakite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Theralite and Adakite. In this section, you will know about Theralite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Theralite is Unknown whereas Origin of Adakite is Adak, Aleutian Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Theralite and Adakite discoverer. The Discoverer of Theralite is Unknown and the discoverer of Adakite is Defant and Drummond.

Etymology of Theralite and Adakite

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

For Theralite,

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock