Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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