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Larvikite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  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   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

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 Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Basanite 

The general Larvikite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Larvikite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Larvikite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Basanite 

The history of Larvikite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Basanite 

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

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