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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone 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
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded
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 its composition, sand and stone
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard 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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Sandstone

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

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