Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Litchfieldite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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