Aplite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Aplite and Hornfels

The general Aplite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Aplite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Aplite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Hornfels

The history of Aplite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Hornfels

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

For Aplite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock