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Aplite and Oolite Definition


Oolite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz  
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite  

History
  
  

Origin
Iran  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite  
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Aplite and Oolite

The general Aplite and Oolite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Aplite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Oolite

The history of Aplite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Oolite

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

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