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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite 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
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks
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 Greek phullon leaf + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic 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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phyllite

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

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