Anorthosite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Foidolite

The general Anorthosite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Foidolite

The history of Anorthosite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Foidolite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Foidolite,

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