Larvikite and Trachyte Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Trachyte

The general Larvikite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Larvikite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Trachyte

The history of Larvikite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Trachyte

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock