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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite 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
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Lherzolite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock