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Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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