Vogesite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Aplite

The general Vogesite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Vogesite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Aplite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Aplite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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