Pyroxenite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Larvikite

The general Pyroxenite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. 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 Pyroxenite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Larvikite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Larvikite

Along with Pyroxenite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Larvikite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Larvikite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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