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Larvikite and Coal Definition


Coal 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   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Coal

The general Larvikite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Larvikite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Coal. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Coal

The history of Larvikite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Coal

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

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