Anorthosite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite

The general Anorthosite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite

The history of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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