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Igneous vs Peraluminous - What's the difference?

igneous | peraluminous |

In geology|lang=en terms the difference between igneous and peraluminous

is that igneous is (geology) resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks while peraluminous is (geology) describing igneous rocks that have a higher molar proportion of aluminium to sodium, potassium and calcium.

As adjectives the difference between igneous and peraluminous

is that igneous is pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance while peraluminous is (geology) describing igneous rocks that have a higher molar proportion of aluminium to sodium, potassium and calcium.

igneous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance
  • (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks
  • peraluminous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (geology) Describing igneous rocks that have a higher molar proportion of aluminium to sodium, potassium and calcium
  • See also

    *peralkaline