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Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pyrolite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pyrolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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