Anorthosite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Oolite

The general Anorthosite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Oolite

The history of Anorthosite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Oolite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Oolite,

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