Larvikite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Larvikite and Wackestone

The general Larvikite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Larvikite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Larvikite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Larvikite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Larvikite and Wackestone

The history of Larvikite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Larvikite and Wackestone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock