Basalt and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Larvikite

The general Basalt and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Basalt and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Larvikite

The history of Basalt and Larvikite 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.

Basalt and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

Basalt and Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basalt and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Basalt and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basalt is Egypt whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Basalt and Larvikite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola and the discoverer of Larvikite is Unknown.

Etymology of Basalt and Larvikite

Along with Basalt and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Larvikite. Etymology of Basalt and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Larvikite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Larvikite are listed below.

For Basalt,

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

For Larvikite,

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