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Aplite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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