Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Rapakivi Granite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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