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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite 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
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
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1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Epidosite

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

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