What is another word for anorthite?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɔːðˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Anorthite is a mineral that belongs to the plagioclase feldspar group. It is one of the most abundant minerals found in the Earth's crust and can be found in many igneous rocks. Some of the synonyms for anorthite include the terms anorthoclase, anorthosite, and calcium plagioclase. Anorthoclase describes the potassium-rich plagioclase feldspar, whereas anorthosite is a type of rock composed mainly of anorthite. Calcium plagioclase is a general term for any plagioclase feldspar that contains calcium as its major cation. These synonyms are commonly used by geologists and mineralogists to describe different aspects of the mineral anorthite, such as its composition or its relationship with other minerals in a rock.
