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Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Finland, Europe
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm
Usiglio
1.3 Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock
From a sediment left after the evaporation
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Evaporite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Evaporite,

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