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Alkali Feldspar Granite
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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite

1 Definition
1.2 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
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
Unknown
North America
2.1.1 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
2.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
2.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.6.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
2.7 Family
2.7.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
2.8 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
Phaneritic
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
3.2 Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Bluish - Grey, Grey, Pink, Yellow
3.3 Maintenance
More
More
3.5 Durability
Durable
Durable
4.1.2 Water Resistant
4.1.4 Scratch Resistant
4.1.6 Stain Resistant
4.2.2 Wind Resistant
4.2.4 Acid Resistant
4.4 Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
Dull and Soft
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens, Stair Treads
Decorative Aggregates, Floor Tiles, Homes, Interior Decoration, Kitchens
6.1.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Near Swimming Pools, Office Buildings, Resorts
Office Buildings, Roof Tiles
6.2.1 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
6.3 Industry
6.3.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone
Cobblestones, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
6.4.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
6.5 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
6.6 Other Uses
6.6.1 Commercial Uses
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
7 Types
7.1 Types
Not Available
Icelandite
7.2 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
Generally rough to touch, High silica content, Is one of the oldest rock
7.3 Archaeological Significance
7.3.2 Monuments
Used
Used
7.4.1 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Middle of the Earth in Ecuador
8.1.1 Sculpture
Used
Used
8.2.3 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
8.3.1 Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
8.3.3 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
8.3.6 Figurines
Used
Used
8.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent
9 Formation
9.1 Formation
Alkali fledspar granite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture and forms by melting of continental rocks.
Andesite is a fine-grained igneous rock that forms when the magma is erupted onto the surface and is crystallized quickly.
9.2 Composition
9.2.2 Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Zircon
9.2.3 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Silicon Dioxide
10.2 Transformation
10.2.1 Metamorphism
10.2.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
10.2.3 Weathering
10.2.4 Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
10.2.5 Erosion
10.2.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion
11 Properties
11.1 Physical Properties
11.1.1 Hardness
6-77
Coal
1 7
11.1.8 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
11.1.9 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
11.1.10 Streak
White
White
11.1.11 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
11.1.12 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous
11.1.13 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2225.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
11.1.17 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
11.1.18 Toughness
Not Available
1.1
11.1.19 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.72.5-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
11.1.22 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
11.1.23 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.11-2.36 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
11.3 Thermal Properties
11.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
12.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
13 Reserves
13.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
13.1.1 Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, South Korea
13.1.2 Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania
13.1.3 Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela
Austria, Finland, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, United Kingdom
13.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
13.2 Deposits in Western Continents
13.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Mexico, USA
13.2.2 South America
Not Yet Found
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
13.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
13.3.1 Australia
Not Yet Found
New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia

All about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite Properties

Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Andesite is vitreous. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.