Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite 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.

Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Amphibolite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock