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Jaspillite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Larvikite

The general Jaspillite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Larvikite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Larvikite

Along with Jaspillite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Larvikite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Larvikite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Larvikite are listed below.

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