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Alkali Feldspar Granite
Alkali Feldspar Granite

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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite 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
Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Japan
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Boninite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock