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Aplite and Oolite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
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
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Aplite and Oolite

The general Aplite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Aplite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Oolite

The history of Aplite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Oolite

Along with Aplite and Oolite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Oolite. Etymology of Aplite and Oolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Oolite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Oolite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Oolite are listed below.

For Aplite,

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

For Oolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock