Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Foidolite

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

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