Aplite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Aplite and Conglomerate

The general Aplite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Aplite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Aplite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Conglomerate

The history of Aplite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Conglomerate

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

For Aplite,

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

For Conglomerate,

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