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Aplite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Siltstone

The general Aplite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Aplite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Aplite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Siltstone

The history of Aplite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Siltstone

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

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