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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone 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
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.
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 the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Wackestone

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

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