Picrite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Aplite

The general Picrite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Picrite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Aplite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Aplite

Along with Picrite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Aplite. Etymology of Picrite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Aplite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Aplite are listed below.

For Picrite,

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

For Aplite,

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