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