Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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