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aplite

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ap·lite  (plt) also hap·lite (hplt)
n.
A fine-grained, light-colored granitic rock consisting primarily of orthoclase and quartz.
[German Aplit, from Greek haplous, single; see haploid.]
ap·litic (-pltk) adj.
aplite [ˈæplaɪt], haplite
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a light-coloured fine-grained acid igneous rock with a sugary texture, consisting of quartz and feldspars
[from German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite1]
aplitic  [æpˈlɪtɪk], haplitic adj
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Noun1.aplite - light-colored and fine-grained granitic rock consisting chiefly of quartz and feldspars
igneous rock - rock formed by the solidification of molten magma
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[FIGURE 3 OMITTED] RAPAKIVI GRANITE TYPES AND WEATHERING ON OUTCROPS The Wiborg rapakivi granite batholith consists of five granite types: wiborgite, pyterlite, even-grained granite, porphyritic granite, and porphyry aplite (Fig.
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Near Asbestos, he recognized that the peridotite, chromite-beating dunite, pyroxenite, gabbro, diabase, porphyrite, hornblende granite, and aplite are all parts of a thick sill.
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I haven't had it checked, but I am assuming that the rock is of a quickly cooled granitic type, possibly aplite because of the fine crystal size.
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