Anorthosite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Basanite 

The general Anorthosite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Basanite 

The history of Anorthosite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Basanite 

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Basanite ,

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