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Larvikite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

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 German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Granophyre

The general Larvikite and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Larvikite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Granophyre

The history of Larvikite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Granophyre

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

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