haplite
/ˈhæplaɪt/
noun
- A light-colored, fine-grained igneous rock made mostly of quartz and feldspar.
- The geologist identified the sample as haplite because of its pale color and grainy texture.
- Haplite is often found in areas where granite has cooled slowly underground.
- The countertop was polished from a slab of haplite, giving it a clean, bright look.