Anorthosite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite

The general Anorthosite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite

The history of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Ignimbrite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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