The general Carbonatite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Carbonatite 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.
Carbonatite and Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Larvikite discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Larvikite are Unknown.
Along with Carbonatite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Larvikite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Larvikite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Larvikite are listed below.
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