Larvikite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Adamellite

The general Larvikite and Adamellite 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, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Larvikite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Adamellite

The history of Larvikite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Adamellite

Along with Larvikite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Larvikite and Adamellite. Etymology of Larvikite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Larvikite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Larvikite is From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found while that of Adamellite 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 Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Larvikite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock