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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ian S. E. Carmichael
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite

The history of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite 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.

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Icelandite is Iceland. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite

Along with Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite definition, know more about the etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite. Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Formation of Icelandite. The etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock while that of Icelandite is From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite are listed below.

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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

For Icelandite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock