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Larvikite and Charnockite Definition


Charnockite 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   
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Tamil Nadu, India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
T. H. Holland   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Charnockite

The general Larvikite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Larvikite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Charnockite

The history of Larvikite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Charnockite

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

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