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
2.1.1 Discoverer
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
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
3.5 Durability
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
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
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
7.4.1 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Middle of the Earth in Ecuador
8.1.1 Sculpture
8.2.3 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
8.3.1 Pictographs
8.3.3 Petroglyphs
8.3.6 Figurines
8.4 Fossils
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
11.1.8 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
11.1.9 Fracture
11.1.10 Streak
11.1.11 Porosity
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
0.15
450
11.1.17 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
11.1.18 Toughness
11.1.19 Specific Gravity
11.1.22 Transparency
11.1.23 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.11-2.36 g/cm3
0
1400
11.3 Thermal Properties
11.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K
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
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