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Anorthosite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Peridotite

The general Anorthosite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Peridotite

The history of Anorthosite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Peridotite

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

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