Larvikite and Gritstone Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Gritstone

The general Larvikite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Larvikite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Gritstone

The history of Larvikite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Gritstone

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

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