Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist

The general Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist

The history of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rapakivi Granite and Whiteschist

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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

For Whiteschist,

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