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Chert and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Larvikite

The general Chert and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Chert and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Larvikite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Larvikite

Along with Chert and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Larvikite. Etymology of Chert and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Larvikite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Larvikite are listed below.

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