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Mangerite and Aplite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Iran
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Not Available
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Mangerite and Aplite

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

History of Mangerite and Aplite

The history of Mangerite and Aplite 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.

Mangerite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Aplite

Along with Mangerite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Aplite. Etymology of Mangerite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Aplite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Aplite are listed below.

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

For Aplite,

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