Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

Adamellite 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 Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite. In this section, you will know about Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adamellite is Italy whereas Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Adamellite is Unknown and the discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Rapakivi Granite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

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