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Larvikite and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite 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   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Anthracite

The general Larvikite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Larvikite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Anthracite

The history of Larvikite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Anthracite

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

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