Larvikite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Adakite

The general Larvikite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Larvikite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Adakite

The history of Larvikite and Adakite 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.

Larvikite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Adakite

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

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock