Larvikite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Novaculite

The general Larvikite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Larvikite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Novaculite

The history of Larvikite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Novaculite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock