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Aplite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Granulite

The general Aplite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Aplite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Granulite

The history of Aplite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Granulite

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

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