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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone 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
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Mudstone

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

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