Flint and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Flint and Larvikite

The general Flint and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. 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 Flint and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Flint and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Larvikite

The history of Flint 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.

Flint and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Larvikite

Along with Flint and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Larvikite. Etymology of Flint and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Larvikite is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Larvikite are listed below.

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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