Larvikite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Felsite

The general Larvikite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Larvikite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Felsite

The history of Larvikite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Felsite

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

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