Lignite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Lignite and Larvikite

The general Lignite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. 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 Lignite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Lignite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Lignite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lignite and Larvikite

The history of Lignite 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.

Lignite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lignite and Larvikite

Along with Lignite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Lignite and Larvikite. Etymology of Lignite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lignite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Lignite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1 while that of Larvikite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lignite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Lignite,

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