Picrite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Larvikite

The general Picrite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Larvikite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Larvikite

Along with Picrite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Larvikite. Etymology of Picrite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Larvikite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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