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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre 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
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass
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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granophyre

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

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