Itacolumite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Larvikite

The general Itacolumite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Larvikite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite

Along with Itacolumite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Larvikite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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