Anorthosite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Epidosite

The general Anorthosite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Epidosite

The history of Anorthosite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Epidosite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Epidosite,

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