Aplite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Aplite and Arkose

The general Aplite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Aplite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Aplite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Arkose

The history of Aplite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Arkose

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

For Aplite,

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

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock