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Rapakivi Granite and Flint Definition


Flint and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Flint

The general Rapakivi Granite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Flint. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rapakivi Granite and Flint

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Flint

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

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