Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock