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Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Larvikite Definition


Definition

Definition
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

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