Larvikite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Evaporite

The general Larvikite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Larvikite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Evaporite

The history of Larvikite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Evaporite

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

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