Aplite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Dacite

The general Aplite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Aplite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Dacite

The history of Aplite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Dacite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock