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Alkali Feldspar Granite Rock



Definition

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

History

Origin
-

Discoverer
Unknown

Etymology
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock

Class
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group
Plutonic

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Texture

Texture
Phaneritic

Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White

Maintenance
More

Durability
Durable

Water Resistant
Yes

Scratch Resistant
Yes

Stain Resistant
Yes

Wind Resistant
No

Acid Resistant
Yes

Appearance
Veined or Pebbled

Uses

Architecture

Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens, Stair Treads

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Near Swimming Pools, Office Buildings, Resorts

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing

Industry

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone

Medical Industry
-

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Other Uses

Commercial Uses
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones

Types

Types
Granite

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock

Archaeological Significance

Monuments
-

Famous Monuments
-

Sculpture
-

Famous Sculptures
-

Pictographs
-

Petroglyphs
-

Figurines
-

Fossils
Absent

Formation

Formation
Alkali fledspar granite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture and forms by melting of continental rocks.

Composition

Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

Transformation

Metamorphism
Yes

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism

Weathering
Yes

Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering

Erosion
Yes

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness
6-7

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture
-

Streak
White

Porosity
Less Porous

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2 20

Cleavage
-

Toughness
-

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7

Transparency
Opaque

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K 17

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Reserves

Deposits in Eastern Continents

Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam

Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa

Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic

Others
-

Deposits in Western Continents

North America
Canada, USA

South America
-

Deposits in Oceania Continent

Australia
-

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Information about Alkali Feldspar Granite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Alkali Feldspar Granite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Alkali Feldspar Granite rock here. Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Alkali Feldspar Granite is white. Get to know more about Alkali Feldspar Granite rock and characteristics of Alkali Feldspar Granite rock in the next sections.

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