Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock