Aplite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Aplite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar 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 Aplite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Aplite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Rapakivi Granite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Aplite,

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