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Aplite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Amphibolite

The general Aplite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Aplite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Amphibolite

The history of Aplite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Amphibolite

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

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