Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Argillite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock