Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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