Anorthosite and Shale Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Shale

The general Anorthosite and Shale definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Shale. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Shale

The history of Anorthosite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Shale

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock