aplitic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or related to aplite: The word "aplitic" describes something that is of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of aplite, a type of fine-grained igneous rock.
Usage
- The adjective "aplitic" is used in geological contexts to describe the texture, composition, or origin of a rock that is similar to or consists of aplite.
- It is a technical term primarily found in scientific literature, geological surveys, and academic discussions about petrology (the study of rocks).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The geologist identified the light-colored, fine-grained dike as having an aplitic texture.
- This aplitic phase of the granite is composed almost entirely of quartz and feldspar.
Advanced Usage
- "aplitic texture": A specific rock texture characterized by a fine-grained, sugary appearance, typically found in granitic rocks.
- The rock's aplitic texture indicated it had cooled rapidly from a granitic melt.
Variants and Related Words
- Aplite (noun): The fine-grained, light-colored igneous rock itself, typically occurring as dikes or veins within larger granitic bodies.
- The quarry exposed a vein of aplite cutting through the coarse granite.
Synonyms
- Fine-grained granitic: Describing a similar texture, though not a direct synonym, as "aplitic" is a more specific petrological term.
Adjective
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of or related to aplite
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