Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Pyroxenite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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