Aplite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Metapelite

The general Aplite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Aplite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Metapelite

The history of Aplite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Metapelite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Metapelite,

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