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Larvikite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite 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   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Mugearite

The general Larvikite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Larvikite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Mugearite

The history of Larvikite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Mugearite

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

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