Mangerite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Larvikite

The general Mangerite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Larvikite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Larvikite

Along with Mangerite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Larvikite. Etymology of Mangerite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Mangerite is From Manger, Norway while that of Larvikite is From Manger, Norway. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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