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Phyllite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Phyllite and Anorthosite

The general Phyllite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Phyllite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Anorthosite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Anorthosite

Along with Phyllite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Phyllite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Anorthosite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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