Rhyolite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Anorthosite

The general Rhyolite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Anorthosite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Anorthosite

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

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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