Anorthosite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Vogesite

The general Anorthosite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Vogesite

The history of Anorthosite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Vogesite

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

For Anorthosite,

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

For Vogesite,

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