Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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