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Anorthosite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Itacolumite

The general Anorthosite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Itacolumite

The history of Anorthosite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Itacolumite

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

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