Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Rapakivi Granite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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