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Aplite and Dacite Definition


Dacite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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