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Larvikite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Larvik, Norway
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Larvikite and Blue Granite

The general Larvikite and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Larvikite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Blue Granite

The history of Larvikite and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Larvikite and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Larvikite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway whereas Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Larvikite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Larvikite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Larvikite and Blue Granite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock