Minette and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Minette and Larvikite

The general Minette and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. 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 Minette and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Minette and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Minette and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Minette and Larvikite

The history of Minette 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.

Minette and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Minette and Larvikite

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

For Minette,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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