Larvikite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Suevite

The general Larvikite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Suevite

The history of Larvikite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Suevite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock