Anorthosite Lunar Highlands Analog Greenland - 823 g
Brand : Jensan Scientifics LLC
- SKU:
- JPT-24833
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- Weight:
- 2.00 LBS
- Minimum Purchase:
- 1 unit
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- 1 unit
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Authentic anorthosite from the White Mountain locality, Qaqortorssuaq, Greenland.
This anorthosite ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, specimen tag, tag stand, and educational information about Earth's closest analog to the lunar highlands.
The lunar highlands are made mostly of anorthosite, a rock rich in plagioclase feldspar. This specimen carries both geological and visual appeal, linking Greenland's fascinating crustal history with one of the most recognizable rocky surfaces in planetary science.
Planetary Science, Geology Context & Significance
This anorthosite from Qaqortorssuaq, Greenland, is important because anorthosite is dominated by plagioclase feldspar, the same mineral family that gives the lunar highlands their characteristically bright appearance. That comparison has made terrestrial anorthosite especially useful in teaching, collecting, and interpreting planetary crustal materials.
The White Mountain locality is well known among collectors and geologically minded buyers for producing striking anorthositic material from Greenland. In hand specimen form, rocks like this help bridge Earth's igneous history with broader discussions of crust formation, differentiation, and the visual resemblance between terrestrial feldspar-rich rocks and the Moon's older surface terrains.
For display, this 823-gram specimen has enough size and presence to read clearly as a serious geological object rather than a small teaching fragment. It is well-suited for a personal collection, office display, classroom use, or a gift for someone interested in Greenland, igneous rocks, or lunar science.
| Object Type | Anorthosite, stable specimen. No repairs. |
| Specimen Details | Dimensions: 120 mm x 115 mm x 90 mm; ONLY 1 Available! Weight: 823 grams |
| Locality | White Mountain locality, Qaqortorssuaq, Greenland |
| Included With Purchase | Certificate of Authenticity, Specimen tag, Tag stand, Information about the specimen, Free Geology Poster entitled' "Earth's Oldest Rocks" |
| Shipping | Shipping calculated at checkout |
| U.S. Shipping | Free Priority Shipping within the USA |
Images professionally photographed under controlled studio lighting using Zeiss optics and a pro-grade Canon camera.
A strong display specimen from Greenland that connects terrestrial igneous geology with the geology of the Moon, this anorthosite offers both scientific value and collector appeal as a gift or addition to a geology collection.
Questions Commonly Asked About Anorthosite from Greenland
What is anorthosite?
Anorthosite is an igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar. Because of that feldspar-rich composition, it is typically light in color and is well known in both geology and planetary science.
Why is anorthosite compared to the lunar highlands?
The lunar highlands are made mostly of anorthositic crust rich in plagioclase feldspar. For this reason, terrestrial anorthosite is one of the best accessible rock analogs for understanding the Moon's bright ancient highland terrain.
Why do collectors value anorthosite?
Collectors value anorthosite for its strong geological identity, visual appeal, and relevance to planetary science. Material from Greenland also adds to its local interest and provides a direct connection to discussions of lunar analog rocks.
