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Larvikite and Schist Definition


Schist 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   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

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 French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Schist

The general Larvikite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Larvikite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Schist. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Schist

The history of Larvikite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Schist

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

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