Aplite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Anorthosite

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

History of Aplite and Anorthosite

The history of Aplite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Anorthosite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock