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Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Hawaiite

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

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