Aplite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Aplite and Whiteschist

The general Aplite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Aplite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Aplite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Whiteschist

The history of Aplite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Whiteschist

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

For Aplite,

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

For Whiteschist,

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