Rapakivi Granite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice

The general Rapakivi Granite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Pumice

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Pumice,

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