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Itacolumite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Larvikite

The general Itacolumite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Larvikite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite

Along with Itacolumite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Larvikite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Larvikite are listed below.

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