Aplite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Nephelinite

The general Aplite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Aplite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Nephelinite

The history of Aplite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Nephelinite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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