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Larvikite and Variolite Definition


Variolite 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   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
Larvik, Norway   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Larvikite and Variolite

The general Larvikite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Larvikite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Larvikite and Variolite

The history of Larvikite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Variolite

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

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