Shale and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Shale and Larvikite

The general Shale and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Shale and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Larvikite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Larvikite

Along with Shale and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Larvikite. Etymology of Shale and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Larvikite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Larvikite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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