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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan 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
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Cornish Gossen
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan

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

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan 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 Gossan. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Gossan is Indonesia. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Gossan is Cornish Gossen.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Gossan

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

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