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Larvikite and Breccia Definition


Breccia 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   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Breccia

The general Larvikite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Larvikite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Breccia

The history of Larvikite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Breccia

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

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