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Larvikite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Turbidite

The general Larvikite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Larvikite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Turbidite

The history of Larvikite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Larvikite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Larvikite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Larvikite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Larvikite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Larvikite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Larvikite and Turbidite

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

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