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Aplite and Mangerite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Iran
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Aplite and Mangerite

The general Aplite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Aplite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Mangerite

The history of Aplite and Mangerite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Aplite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

Aplite and Mangerite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Aplite and Mangerite. In this section, you will know about Aplite and Mangerite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Aplite is Iran whereas Origin of Mangerite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Aplite and Mangerite discoverer. The discoverer of Aplite and Mangerite are Unknown.

Etymology of Aplite and Mangerite

Along with Aplite and Mangerite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Mangerite. Etymology of Aplite and Mangerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Mangerite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Mangerite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Mangerite are listed below.

For Aplite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Mangerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock