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Aplite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Itacolumite

The general Aplite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Aplite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Itacolumite

The history of Aplite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Itacolumite

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

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