Home
Compare Rocks


Harzburgite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Harzburgite and Larvikite

The general Harzburgite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Harzburgite and Larvikite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Larvikite

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

For Harzburgite,

For Larvikite,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks