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Theralite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Aplite

The general Theralite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Theralite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Aplite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Aplite

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

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