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Migmatite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Migmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Larvikite

The general Migmatite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. 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 Migmatite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Larvikite

The history of Migmatite 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.

Migmatite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Larvikite

Along with Migmatite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Migmatite and Larvikite. Etymology of Migmatite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Migmatite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Migmatite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture while that of Larvikite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Migmatite and Larvikite are listed below.

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