Anorthosite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Diatomite

The general Anorthosite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Diatomite

The history of Anorthosite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Diatomite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Diatomite,

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