Sandstone and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Anorthosite

The general Sandstone and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Sandstone and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Anorthosite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Anorthosite

Along with Sandstone and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Anorthosite. Etymology of Sandstone and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Anorthosite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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