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Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Ignimbrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. 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 Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Ignimbrite 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.

Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Rapakivi Granite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

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