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Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Basalt Definition


Definition

Definition
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   
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
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Georgius Agricola   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Basalt 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 Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basalt is Egypt whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola and the discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown.

Etymology of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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