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Aplite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Peridotite

The general Aplite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Aplite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Peridotite

The history of Aplite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Peridotite

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

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