Granite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Granite and Larvikite

The general Granite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. 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 Granite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Granite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Granite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granite and Larvikite

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Larvikite

Along with Granite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Larvikite. Etymology of Granite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Larvikite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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