Larvikite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Kenyte

The general Larvikite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Larvikite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Kenyte

The history of Larvikite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Kenyte

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock