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Anorthosite (/əˈnɔːrθəsaɪt/) is a phaneritic,
intrusive igneous rock
characterized by its composition:
mostly plagioclase feldspar (90–100%), with a minimal...
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Ferroan anorthosite (FAN) is a
pristine co****-grained
igneous rock
found in the
lunar highlands. FANs have a Ca-rich
plagioclase (called anorthite) composition...
- Houston, Texas.
Chemical analysis of the
Genesis Rock
indicated it is an
anorthosite,
composed mostly of a type of
plagioclase feldspar known as anorthite...
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makes up more than 90% of the
feldspar content.
Gabbro is
distinct from
anorthosite,
which contains less than 10%
mafic minerals. Co****-grained gabbroids...
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rocks in the
lunar highlands compose three distinct groups: the
ferroan anorthosite suite, the
magnesian suite, and the
alkali suite.
Lunar breccias, formed...
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highlands might represent primary crust,
though this is debated. The
anorthosite highlands of the Moon are
primary crust,
formed as
plagioclase crystallized...
- Rock
formed almost entirely of
calcic plagioclase feldspar is
known as
anorthosite.
Feldspars are also
found in many
types of
sedimentary rocks. The name...
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black granite might be gabbro, diabase, basalt, diorite, norite, or
anorthosite.
Morales Demarco, Manuela; Oyhantçabal, Pedro; Stein, Karl-Jochen; Siegesmund...
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industry along with
truly granitic rock also
includes gneiss, gabbro,
anorthosite and even some
sedimentary rocks.
Natural stone is used as architectural...
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common mafic igneous rocks such as
basalt and gabbro, as well as in
anorthosites. The
geological type area for
labradorite is Paul's
Island near the town...
