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adamellite

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/ˌædəˈmɛlɪt/ · ad-a-mel-lite

A type of granitic rock characterized by its composition, mainly consisting of quartz, plagioclase, and biotite.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of granitic rock characterized by its composition, mainly consisting of quartz, plagioclase, and biotite.

چٹان کی ایک قسم جو بنیادی طور پر کوارٹز، پلاجیوکلیز اور بائیوٹائٹ پر مشتمل ہوتی ہے۔

ایڈیمیلائٹ

adamellite

Synonyms

granitic rockplutonic rockfeldspar-rich rockگرینائٹ کی چٹانپلوٹونک چٹانفیلڈاسپار سے بھرپور چٹان

Antonyms

sedimentary rockmetamorphic rockرسوبی چٹانمیٹامورفک چٹان

Common Collocations

  • adamellite formation
  • adamellite texture
  • adamellite deposition

Example Sentences

The geologist studied the unique features of the adamellite in the region.

جیولوجسٹ نے علاقے میں ایڈیمیلائٹ کی منفرد خصوصیات کا مطالعہ کیا۔

Geologist ne ilaqe mein adamellite ki manfarid khasiyat ka mutala kiya.

Adamellite is often used in decorative stone applications.

ایڈیمیلائٹ کو اکثر سجاوٹ کے پتھر کے استعمال میں لایا جاتا ہے۔

Adamellite ko aksar sajawat ke patthar ke istemal mein laya jata hai.

The formation of adamellite involves complex geological processes.

ایڈیمیلائٹ کی تشکیل میں پیچیدہ جیولوجیکل عمل شامل ہوتے ہیں۔

Adamellite ki tashkeel mein paicheeda geological amal shamil hote hain.

Easily Confused With

andesite:Andesite is a volcanic rock, while adamellite is a granitic rock derived from magma cooling slowly underground.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Adam' playing with 'light rocks' to remember adamellite.

Imagine a mountain filled with sparkling, light-colored rocks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adamelit" — referring to its composition and texture

First known use: 20th century

The term 'adamellite' has been derived from the name of the specific rock type that is rich in plagioclase feldspar, used in geological contexts since the early 20th century.