Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Troctolite

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Troctolite,

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