Hornfels and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Larvikite

The general Hornfels and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original 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 Hornfels and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Larvikite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Larvikite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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