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Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Italy   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate

The general Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Conglomerate

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

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