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Noun: anorthosite  an'or-thu,sIt
  1. A granular igneous rock composed almost exclusively of a soda-lime feldspar, usually labradorite
    "Anorthosite is a major component of the Moon's crust"

Derived forms: anorthosites

Type of: igneous rock

Encyclopedia: Anorthosite