Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Dolomite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Dolomite,

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