Aplite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Enderbite

The general Aplite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Aplite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Enderbite

The history of Aplite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Enderbite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Enderbite,

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