Aplite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Andesite

The general Aplite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Aplite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Andesite

The history of Aplite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Andesite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Andesite,

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