Pyrolite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Anorthosite

The general Pyrolite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Anorthosite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Anorthosite

Along with Pyrolite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Anorthosite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

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