Aplite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Rhyolite

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

History of Aplite and Rhyolite

The history of Aplite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Rhyolite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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