Anorthosite

/əˈnɔːθəsaɪt/

/əˈnɔrθəˌsaɪt/

Translation of "anorthosite" into Russian

Noun

/əˈnɔːθəsaɪt/

/əˈnɔrθəˌsaɪt/

anorthosite

anorthosites pl

Anorthosite is a type of intrusive igneous rock.

Анортозит - это тип интрузивной магматической породы.

Noun

/əˈnɔːθəsaɪt/

/əˈnɔrθəˌsaɪt/

A type of intrusive igneous rock predominantly composed of plagioclase feldspar, typically found in large, coarse-grained masses.

The geologist was excited to discover a large deposit of anorthosite in the mountain range.

Adjective

/əˈnɔːθəsaɪt/

/əˈnɔrθəˌsaɪt/

Of, relating to, or composed of anorthosite.

The anorthosite rock displayed a pale gray hue under reflected light.