What is Anorthosite?

Beyond Earth, anorthosite holds a special place in planetary geology.

Anorthosite is a distinctive type of igneous rock composed predominantly of plagioclase feldspar, typically labradorite or bytownite, and is notable for its light color and coarse-grained texture. Unlike most igneous rocks, which contain a mix of minerals such as quartz,

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