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Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Finland, Europe   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite

The general Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Turbidite

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

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