Anorthite Now

: During the early cooling of the Moon, anorthite crystals were less dense than the surrounding basaltic magma. They floated to the surface, forming a thick crust of anorthosite (a rock composed of 90–100% plagioclase).

: It is a critical component in the production of low-expansion ceramics and glass, where it helps lower sintering temperatures and increase mechanical strength. anorthite

: Typically white, grey, or colorless; can also appear yellowish or reddish. : During the early cooling of the Moon,

: Highly porous anorthite ceramics are used as "green" materials for thermal insulation, sound absorption, and as catalyst carriers. : Typically white, grey, or colorless; can also

ceramic components in high-temperature environments, maintaining strength up to Anorthite ( An90−100cap A n sub 90 minus 100 end-sub An0−10cap A n sub 0 minus 10 end-sub Primary Cation Common Origin High-temperature magmas, Moon Low-temperature magmas, Earth's crust Density Slightly higher Slightly lower Primary Rock Anorthosite, Gabbro Granite, Rhyolite

Anorthite is central to the "Magma Ocean" theory of lunar formation.