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Aplite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Theralite

The general Aplite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Aplite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Theralite

The history of Aplite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Theralite

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

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