Rapakivi Granite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn

The general Rapakivi Granite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Skarn

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Skarn,

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