Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar 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.

Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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