Phyllite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Larvikite

The general Phyllite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Larvikite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Larvikite

Along with Phyllite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Larvikite. Etymology of Phyllite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Larvikite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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