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Rapakivi Granite
Rapakivi Granite

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Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Finland, Europe
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Enderbite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Enderbite,

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