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Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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