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Aplite Definition



Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz

History

Origin
Iran

Discoverer
Unknown

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite

Class
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group
Plutonic

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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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.

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