Granulite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Granulite and Larvikite

The general Granulite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Larvikite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Larvikite

Along with Granulite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Larvikite. Etymology of Granulite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Larvikite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Granulite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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