Anorthosite and Granite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Granite

The general Anorthosite and Granite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Granite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Granite

The history of Anorthosite and 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

Anorthosite and 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 Granite. In this section, you will know about Anorthosite and Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Anorthosite and Granite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Anorthosite and Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Anorthosite and Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Anorthosite and Granite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Granite,

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