Aplite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Pyroxenite

The general Aplite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Aplite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Pyroxenite

The history of Aplite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Pyroxenite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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