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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite 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
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Skye, Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alfred Harker
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From mugear +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite

The history of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Mugearite is Skye, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Mugearite is Alfred Harker.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite

Along with Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite. Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock while that of Mugearite 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 Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Opaque rock