Aplite and Latite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Latite

The general Aplite and Latite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Aplite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Latite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Latite

The history of Aplite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Latite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Latite,

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