The general Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite 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 Foidolite. In this section, you will know about Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Foidolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm and the discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown.
Along with Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite. Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rapakivi Granite and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Rapakivi Granite is From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock while that of Foidolite 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 Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rapakivi Granite and Foidolite are listed below.
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