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Larvikite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Conglomerate

The general Larvikite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Larvikite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Conglomerate

The history of Larvikite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Conglomerate

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

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