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Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
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
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dolomite is Southern Alps, France whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Dolomite is Dolomieu and the discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown.

Etymology of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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