Aplite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Jaspillite

The general Aplite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Aplite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Jaspillite

The history of Aplite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Jaspillite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock