Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Quartzite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Quartzite,

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