Associations to the word «Aplite»

Wiktionary

APLITE, noun. (geology) A fine-grained granitic rock composed mostly of quartz and feldspars.

Dictionary definition

APLITE, noun. Light-colored and fine-grained granitic rock consisting chiefly of quartz and feldspars.

Wise words

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