Anorthosite

/ænɔrˈθoʊsaɪt/ noun

A coarse-grained igneous rock composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar, commonly found on the Moon.

From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'orthos' (correct) + '-ite' (rock suffix). Named because its primary feldspar is plagioclase rather than orthoclase, the 'correct' or expected variety.

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