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Anorthosite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Pantellerite

The general Anorthosite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Pantellerite

The history of Anorthosite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Pantellerite

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

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