Aplite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Hornblendite

The general Aplite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Aplite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Hornblendite

The history of Aplite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Hornblendite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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