Anorthosite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Monzonite

The general Anorthosite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Monzonite

The history of Anorthosite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Monzonite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Monzonite,

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