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Diatomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous 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
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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