Hornblendite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Anorthosite

The general Hornblendite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Anorthosite

The history of Hornblendite and Anorthosite 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.

Hornblendite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Anorthosite

Along with Hornblendite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornblendite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Hornblendite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornblendite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Hornblendite is From German, Horn horn + blende while that of Anorthosite is From German, Horn horn + blende. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornblendite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornblendite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Hornblendite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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