Aplite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Kimberlite

The general Aplite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Aplite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Kimberlite

The history of Aplite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Kimberlite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Kimberlite,

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