1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Iran
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock