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Marble and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Larvikite

The general Marble and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Marble and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Larvikite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Larvikite

Along with Marble and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Larvikite. Etymology of Marble and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Larvikite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Larvikite are listed below.

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