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Adakite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Adakite Definition


Definition

Definition
Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Adak, Aleutian Islands   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Defant and Drummond   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Adak, Aleutian Islands   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adakite and Larvikite

The general Adakite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. 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 Adakite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adakite and Larvikite

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Larvikite

Along with Adakite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Adakite and Larvikite. Etymology of Adakite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adakite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Adakite is From Adak, Aleutian Islands while that of Larvikite is From Adak, Aleutian Islands. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adakite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adakite and Larvikite are listed below.

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