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Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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