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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

Define Aplite

Aplite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Aplite in general, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Aplite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Aplite Definition, know more about the History of Aplite, Etymology of Aplite in next sections.