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Rapakivi Granite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Italy   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Comendite

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

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