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Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite 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   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

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 its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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