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Appinite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Appinite and Amphibolite

The general Appinite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Appinite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Amphibolite

The history of Appinite and Amphibolite 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.

Appinite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Amphibolite

Along with Appinite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Appinite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Amphibolite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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