Aplite and Chalk Definition

Definition of Aplite and Chalk

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

History of Aplite and Chalk

The history of Aplite and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Chalk

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

For Aplite,

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

For Chalk,

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