Anorthosite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Diamictite

The general Anorthosite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Diamictite

The history of Anorthosite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Diamictite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Diamictite,

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