Vogesite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Anorthosite

The general Vogesite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Vogesite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Anorthosite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Anorthosite

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

For Vogesite,

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