Carbonatite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Aplite

The general Carbonatite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Aplite

The history of Carbonatite and Aplite 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.

Carbonatite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Aplite

Along with Carbonatite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Aplite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Aplite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Aplite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock