Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Diamictite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock