Larvikite and Granulite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Granulite

The general Larvikite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Granulite

The history of Larvikite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Granulite

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

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