Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Larvikite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nepheline Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock