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Larvikite and Shale Definition


Shale 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   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

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 German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Larvikite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Larvikite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Shale. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Shale

The history of Larvikite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Shale

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

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