Aplite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Felsite

The general Aplite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Aplite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Felsite

The history of Aplite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Felsite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Felsite,

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