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Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Phonolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   
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 the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Rapakivi Granite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

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