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Larvikite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist 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   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Blueschist

The general Larvikite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Larvikite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Blueschist

The history of Larvikite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Blueschist

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

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