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Larvikite and Travertine Definition


Travertine 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   
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   

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 Travertine

The general Larvikite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Larvikite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Travertine

The history of Larvikite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Travertine

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

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