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Larvikite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Migmatite

The general Larvikite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Larvikite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Migmatite

The history of Larvikite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Migmatite

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

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