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Larvikite and Comendite Definition


Comendite 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   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Comendite

The general Larvikite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Larvikite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Comendite

The history of Larvikite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Comendite

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

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