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Marl and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Rapakivi Granite

The general Marl and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. 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 Marl and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Marl and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Marl and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Marl and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Rapakivi Granite is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

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