Diabase and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Larvikite

The general Diabase and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Larvikite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Larvikite

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium 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