Aplite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Taconite

The general Aplite and Taconite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Aplite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Taconite

The history of Aplite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Taconite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Taconite,

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