Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Jadeitite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Jadeitite,

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