Diabase and Aplite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Aplite

The general Diabase and Aplite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Diabase and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Aplite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Aplite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Aplite

Along with Diabase and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Aplite. Etymology of Diabase and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Aplite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Aplite are listed below.

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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