Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock