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Peridotite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Aplite

The general Peridotite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Peridotite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Aplite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Aplite

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

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