Aplite and Chert Definition

Definition of Aplite and Chert

The general Aplite and Chert definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Aplite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Chert. Get to know more information about Aplite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Chert

The history of Aplite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Chert

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

For Aplite,

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

For Chert,

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