Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous 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 Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Diatomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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