The general Larvikite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Larvikite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Larvikite and Anorthosite 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.
Larvikite and Anorthosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Larvikite and Anorthosite. In this section, you will know about Larvikite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway whereas Origin of Anorthosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Larvikite and Anorthosite discoverer. The discoverer of Larvikite and Anorthosite are Unknown.
Along with Larvikite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Larvikite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Larvikite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Larvikite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Larvikite is From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found while that of Anorthosite is From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Larvikite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Larvikite and Anorthosite are listed below.
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