Aplite and Granite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Granite

The general Aplite and Granite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Aplite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Granite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Granite

The history of Aplite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Granite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Granite,

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