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Larvikite and Ganister Definition


Ganister 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   
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Ganister

The general Larvikite and Ganister 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 ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Ganister

The history of Larvikite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Ganister

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

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