Larvikite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Sandstone

The general Larvikite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Larvikite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Sandstone

The history of Larvikite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Sandstone

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

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