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Anorthosite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Anorthosite and Theralite

The general Anorthosite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Theralite

The history of Anorthosite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Theralite

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

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