Anorthite -

: Highly porous anorthite ceramics are used as "green" materials for thermal insulation, sound absorption, and as catalyst carriers.

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

Anorthite ( ) is the calcium-rich end-member of the series. While it is a primary rock-forming mineral that is relatively rare in its pure form on Earth, it is a dominant component of the lunar highlands . 1. Composition and Physical Properties : Highly porous anorthite ceramics are used as

: Typically white, grey, or colorless; can also appear yellowish or reddish. anorthite

Anorthite is characterized by a three-dimensional network structure of SiO4cap S i cap O sub 4 AlO4cap A l cap O sub 4 tetrahedra. :