Rapakivi Granite Definition
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase 0
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock 0
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Define Rapakivi Granite
Rapakivi Granite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Rapakivi Granite in general, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Rapakivi Granite comes under . All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Rapakivi Granite Definition, know more about the History of Rapakivi Granite, Etymology of Rapakivi Granite in next sections.