Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Jaspillite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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