Aplite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Aplite and Scoria

The general Aplite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Aplite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Aplite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Scoria

The history of Aplite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Scoria

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

For Aplite,

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

For Scoria,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock