The general Latite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Latite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite 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.
Latite 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 Latite and Rapakivi Granite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Rapakivi Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Latite is Unknown and the discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm.
Along with Latite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Latite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Rapakivi Granite is From the Latin word latium. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Latite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.
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