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Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite Definition


Rapakivi Granite 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   
Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Finnish Rapakivi which stands for crumbly rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Rapakivi Granite

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

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