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Tephrite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Tephrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Van Tooren   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Tephrite and Larvikite

The general Tephrite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. 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 Tephrite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tephrite and Larvikite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Larvikite

Along with Tephrite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Larvikite. Etymology of Tephrite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Larvikite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Larvikite are listed below.

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