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Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
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
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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