Anorthosite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Argillite

The general Anorthosite and Argillite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Argillite

The history of Anorthosite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Argillite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock