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Argillite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Argillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate  
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar  

History
  
  

Origin
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Larvik, Norway  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite  
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Argillite and Larvikite

The general Argillite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. 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 Argillite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Argillite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Argillite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Argillite and Larvikite

The history of Argillite 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.

Argillite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Argillite and Larvikite

Along with Argillite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Argillite and Larvikite. Etymology of Argillite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Argillite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Argillite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite while that of Larvikite is From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Argillite and Larvikite are listed below.

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