Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Scoria,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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