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Appinite and Carbonatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Tanzania
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Appinite and Carbonatite

The general Appinite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Appinite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Carbonatite

The history of Appinite and Carbonatite 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.

Appinite and Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Carbonatite

Along with Appinite and Carbonatite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Carbonatite. Etymology of Appinite and Carbonatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Carbonatite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Carbonatite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Carbonatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Carbonatite are listed below.

For Appinite,

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

For Carbonatite,

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