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Arkose and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Arkose Definition


Definition

Definition
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Arkose and Larvikite

The general Arkose and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Arkose and Larvikite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Larvikite

Along with Arkose and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Larvikite. Etymology of Arkose and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Larvikite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Larvikite are listed below.

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