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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite 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
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite

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

Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite. In this section, you will know about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S. It is interesting to know the name of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite discoverer. The discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite are Unknown.

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Peridotite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock