Aplite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Turbidite

The general Aplite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Aplite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Turbidite

The history of Aplite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Turbidite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Turbidite,

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