Aplite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Shonkinite

The general Aplite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Aplite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Shonkinite

The history of Aplite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Shonkinite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Shonkinite,

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