The general Aplite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Aplite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Aplite and Websterite 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 Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Aplite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Aplite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Aplite is Iran whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Aplite and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Aplite and Websterite are Unknown.
Along with Aplite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Websterite. Etymology of Aplite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Websterite 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 Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Websterite are listed below.
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