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Larvikite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Larvikite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Larvikite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Soapstone

The history of Larvikite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Soapstone

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

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