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Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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 the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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