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Larvikite and Flint Definition


Flint 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   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Flint

The general Larvikite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Larvikite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Flint. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Flint

The history of Larvikite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Flint

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

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