Aplite and Minette Definition

Definition of Aplite and Minette

The general Aplite and Minette definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Aplite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Minette. Get to know more information about Aplite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Minette

The history of Aplite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Minette

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

For Aplite,

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

For Minette,

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