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Quartzite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Larvikite

The general Quartzite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Larvikite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Larvikite

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

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