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Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite 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
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
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 Websterite

The general Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite

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

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

Etymology of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite

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

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