The general Granodiorite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Granodiorite 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.
Granodiorite and Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Larvikite discoverer. The discoverer of Granodiorite and Larvikite are Unknown.
Along with Granodiorite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Larvikite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Larvikite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Larvikite are listed below.
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