Phyllite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Aplite

The general Phyllite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Phyllite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Aplite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Aplite

Along with Phyllite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Aplite. Etymology of Phyllite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Aplite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Aplite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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