Anorthosite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Hornblendite

The general Anorthosite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Hornblendite

The history of Anorthosite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Hornblendite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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