Aplite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Icelandite

The general Aplite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Aplite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Icelandite

The history of Aplite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Icelandite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Icelandite,

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