Rapakivi Granite and Marl Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Marl

The general Rapakivi Granite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Marl. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Marl

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Marl

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Marl,

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