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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite 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
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Rhyodacite

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

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