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Anorthosite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Anorthosite

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

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History of Anorthosite and Anorthosite

The history of Anorthosite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Anorthosite

Along with Anorthosite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Anorthosite 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 and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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