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Alkali Feldspar Granite
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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint 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
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel
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
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Flint

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

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