Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Granodiorite,

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