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Hawaiite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Hawaiite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Joseph Iddings   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Hawaii Islands   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Hawaiite and Larvikite

The general Hawaiite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. 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 Hawaiite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Hawaiite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Hawaiite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hawaiite and Larvikite

The history of Hawaiite 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.

Hawaiite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hawaiite and Larvikite

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

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