Aplite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Pegmatite

The general Aplite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Aplite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Pegmatite

The history of Aplite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Pegmatite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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