Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Rapakivi Granite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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