Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Carbonatite,

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