Anorthosite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Lherzolite

The general Anorthosite and Lherzolite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Lherzolite

The history of Anorthosite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Lherzolite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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