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Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
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
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Icelandite 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 Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Icelandite is Iceland whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Icelandite is Ian S. E. Carmichael and the discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown.

Etymology of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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