Rhyodacite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Larvikite

The general Rhyodacite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Larvikite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Larvikite

Along with Rhyodacite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Larvikite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Larvikite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• 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