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Aplite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Carbonatite

The general Aplite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Aplite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Carbonatite

The history of Aplite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Carbonatite

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

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