Larvikite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Diabase

The general Larvikite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Larvikite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Diabase

The history of Larvikite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Diabase

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock