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Larvikite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

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 Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Lamprophyre

The general Larvikite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Larvikite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Lamprophyre

The history of Larvikite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Lamprophyre

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

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