Oolite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Oolite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Oolite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Rapakivi Granite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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