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Theralite and Anorthosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Anorthosite

The general Theralite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Theralite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Anorthosite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Anorthosite

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

For Theralite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: 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