Nephelinite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Larvikite

The general Nephelinite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Larvikite

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Larvikite

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

For Nephelinite,

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