Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Harzburgite,

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