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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite 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
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Teschenite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Teschenite

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

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