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Larvikite and Talc carbonate Definition


Talc carbonate 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   
Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
China, USA, Middle east   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From medieval Latin, talcum   

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 Talc carbonate

The general Larvikite and Talc carbonate 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, Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Talc carbonate, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Talc carbonate. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Talc carbonate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Talc carbonate

The history of Larvikite and Talc carbonate 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 Talc carbonate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Talc carbonate

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

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