Pyrolite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Larvikite

The general Pyrolite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Larvikite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Larvikite

Along with Pyrolite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Larvikite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Larvikite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

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