Rapakivi Granite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Granulite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Granulite,

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