Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Hornblendite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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