Aplite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Vogesite

The general Aplite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Aplite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Vogesite

The history of Aplite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Vogesite

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

For Aplite,

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock