Larvikite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Banded iron formation

The general Larvikite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Larvikite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Banded iron formation

The history of Larvikite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Banded iron formation

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock