Amphibolite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Larvikite

The general Amphibolite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Larvikite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Larvikite

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

For Amphibolite,

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