Anorthosite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Amphibolite

The general Anorthosite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Amphibolite

The history of Anorthosite and Amphibolite 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.

Anorthosite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Amphibolite

Along with Anorthosite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Amphibolite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock