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Larvikite and Chert Definition


Chert 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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

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 flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Chert

The general Larvikite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Larvikite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Chert. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Chert

The history of Larvikite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Chert

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

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