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Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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