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Larvikite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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 Phonolite

The general Larvikite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Larvikite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Phonolite

The history of Larvikite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Phonolite

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

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