Aplite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Adakite

The general Aplite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Aplite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Adakite

The history of Aplite and Adakite 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 Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Adakite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Adakite,

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