Anorthosite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Hornfels

The general Anorthosite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Hornfels

The history of Anorthosite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Hornfels

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock