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Larvikite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite 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   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 Kimberlite

The general Larvikite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Kimberlite

The history of Larvikite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Kimberlite

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

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