Larvikite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite

The general Larvikite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Pseudotachylite

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

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