Aplite and Lignite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Lignite

The general Aplite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Aplite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Lignite

The history of Aplite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Lignite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Lignite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock