Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Mylonite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Mylonite,

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