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Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Larvik, Norway
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

The history of Rhomb 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite discoverer. The discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Larvikite is From Latin term that means purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Larvikite are listed below.

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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