Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale Definition

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Shale

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

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