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Aplite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Aplite

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

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History of Aplite and Aplite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Aplite

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

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