Aplite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Epidosite

The general Aplite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Aplite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Epidosite

The history of Aplite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Epidosite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Epidosite,

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