Anorthosite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Basalt

The general Anorthosite and Basalt definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Basalt

The history of Anorthosite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Basalt

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Basalt,

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