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Aplite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From diatom + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Diatomite

The general Aplite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Aplite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Diatomite

The history of Aplite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Diatomite

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

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