Larvikite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Troctolite

The general Larvikite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Larvikite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Troctolite

The history of Larvikite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Troctolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock