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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble

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

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