Anorthite (Noun)
Meaning
Rare plagioclastic feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Anorthite is a rare plagioclastic feldspar commonly found in the mafic to ultramafic rocks of ophiolites.
- Anorthite, with its high calcium content, plays a crucial role in understanding the igneous evolution of many geological systems.
- Laboratory analysis of lunar samples has shown the presence of anorthite, indicating that this mineral also exists on other celestial bodies.
- Studies have demonstrated that the combination of anorthite and pyroxene forms a primary assemblage in several terrestrial and extraterrestrial igneous rocks.
- This lunar breccia primarily consists of clasts composed of anorthite and mafic minerals that reflect its magmatic and tectonic history.