Teschenite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Teschenite and Larvikite

The general Teschenite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Larvikite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Larvikite

Along with Teschenite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Larvikite. Etymology of Teschenite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Larvikite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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