Skarn and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite

The general Skarn and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite 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.

Skarn and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

Skarn and Rapakivi Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite. In this section, you will know about Skarn and Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Skarn is USA, Australia whereas Origin of Rapakivi Granite is Finland, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Skarn is Tornebohm and the discoverer of Rapakivi Granite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite

Along with Skarn and Rapakivi Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite. Etymology of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Rapakivi Granite. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Rapakivi Granite is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite are listed below.

For Skarn,

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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