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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite 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
Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Christian Leopold von Buch
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout)
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite

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

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Troctolite

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

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