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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite 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
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Jaspillite

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

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