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Anorthosite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Blue Granite

The general Anorthosite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Blue Granite

The history of Anorthosite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Blue Granite

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

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