Rapakivi Granite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan

The general Rapakivi Granite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Gossan

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Gossan,

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