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Rapakivi Granite and Appinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Finland, Europe
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite

Along with Rapakivi Granite and Appinite definition, know more about the etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite. Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rapakivi Granite and Formation of Appinite. The etymology of Rapakivi Granite is From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock while that of Appinite 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 and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rapakivi Granite and Appinite are listed below.

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Appinite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock