Diorite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Diorite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. On the other hand, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite 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.

Diorite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

Diorite and Rapakivi Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite. In this section, you will know about Diorite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diorite is Unknown and the discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Diorite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Rapakivi Granite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock