Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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