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Larvikite and Limestone Definition


Limestone 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   
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Belsazar Hacquet   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Limestone

The general Larvikite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Larvikite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Limestone

The history of Larvikite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Limestone

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

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