Hornblendite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Larvikite

The general Hornblendite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Larvikite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Larvikite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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