Porphyry and Aplite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Aplite

The general Porphyry and Aplite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Porphyry and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Aplite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Aplite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Aplite

Along with Porphyry and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Aplite. Etymology of Porphyry and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Aplite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Aplite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

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

For Aplite,

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