Blue Granite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Larvikite

The general Blue Granite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of 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 Blue Granite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Larvikite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Larvikite

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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