Diabase and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Rapakivi Granite

The general Diabase and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

Diabase 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 Diabase and Rapakivi Granite. In this section, you will know about Diabase and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diabase is Germany whereas Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Diabase and Rapakivi Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Diabase is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Diabase and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Diabase,

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