Larvikite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Jasperoid

The general Larvikite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Larvikite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Jasperoid

The history of Larvikite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Jasperoid

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock