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Larvikite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

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 the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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 Itacolumite

The general Larvikite and Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Larvikite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Itacolumite

The history of Larvikite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Itacolumite

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

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