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Aplite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz  
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  

History
  
  

Origin
Iran  
Pike County, U.S  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite  
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth  

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 Pyrolite

The general Aplite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Aplite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Pyrolite

The history of Aplite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Pyrolite

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

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