Mangerite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Anorthosite

The general Mangerite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Mangerite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Anorthosite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Anorthosite

Along with Mangerite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Mangerite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Anorthosite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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