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Anorthosite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Suevite

The general Anorthosite and Suevite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Suevite

The history of Anorthosite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Suevite

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

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