Anorthosite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Lignite

The general Anorthosite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Lignite

The history of Anorthosite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Lignite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Lignite,

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