Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte

The general Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte. In this section, you will know about Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Kenyte is Mount Kenya. It is interesting to know the name of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte discoverer. The Discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm and the discoverer of Kenyte is J. W. Gregory.

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Kenyte

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Kenyte,

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