Larvikite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Claystone

The general Larvikite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Larvikite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Claystone

The history of Larvikite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Claystone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock