Aplite and Slate Definition

Definition of Aplite and Slate

The general Aplite and Slate definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Aplite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Slate. Get to know more information about Aplite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Slate

The history of Aplite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Slate

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

For Aplite,

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

For Slate,

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