Porphyry and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Larvikite

The general Porphyry and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Larvikite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Larvikite

Along with Porphyry and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Larvikite. Etymology of Porphyry and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Larvikite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Larvikite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• 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