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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Definition

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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite

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

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Ignimbrite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Ignimbrite is Patrick Marshall.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Ignimbrite

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

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