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Anorthosite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Granophyre

The general Anorthosite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Granophyre

The history of Anorthosite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Granophyre

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

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