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Granodiorite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granodiorite and Larvikite

The general Granodiorite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Larvikite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Larvikite

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

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