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Larvikite Definition



Definition

Definition
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar

History

Origin
Larvik, Norway

Discoverer
Unknown

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

Class
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group
Plutonic

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

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Define Larvikite

Larvikite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Larvikite in general, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Larvikite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Larvikite Definition, know more about the History of Larvikite, Etymology of Larvikite in next sections.

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