The general Felsite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Felsite 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.
Felsite and Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Felsite and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Felsite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Felsite is Unknown whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Felsite and Larvikite discoverer. The discoverer of Felsite and Larvikite are Unknown.
Along with Felsite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Larvikite. Etymology of Felsite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Larvikite is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Larvikite are listed below.
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