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Aplite and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Wackestone

The general Aplite and Wackestone definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Aplite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Aplite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Wackestone

The history of Aplite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Wackestone

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

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