Aplite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Phyllite

The general Aplite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Aplite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Phyllite

The history of Aplite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Phyllite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock