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Marble and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Rapakivi Granite

The general Marble and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Marble and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Marble and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Marble and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Rapakivi Granite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

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