Vogesite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Adamellite

The general Vogesite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Adamellite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Adamellite

Along with Vogesite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Adamellite. Etymology of Vogesite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Adamellite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Adamellite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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