Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Eclogite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Eclogite,

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