Larvikite and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Greywacke

The general Larvikite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Larvikite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Greywacke

The history of Larvikite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Greywacke

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock