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Anorthosite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Soapstone

The general Anorthosite and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Soapstone

The history of Anorthosite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Soapstone

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

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