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Quartzite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Aplite

The general Quartzite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Quartzite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Aplite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Aplite

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

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