Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Andesite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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