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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte 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
Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Mount Kenya
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
J. W. Gregory
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous 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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte

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

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Kenyte is Mount Kenya. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte discoverer. The Discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Kenyte is J. W. Gregory.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Kenyte

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

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