Lherzolite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Larvikite

The general Lherzolite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Larvikite

The history of Lherzolite and Larvikite 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.

Lherzolite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Larvikite

Along with Lherzolite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Larvikite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Larvikite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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

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