Epidosite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Larvikite

The general Epidosite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Larvikite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Larvikite

Along with Epidosite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Larvikite. Etymology of Epidosite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Larvikite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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