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Anorthosite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Mudstone

The general Anorthosite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Mudstone

The history of Anorthosite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Mudstone

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

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