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Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Rapakivi Granite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

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