Trachyandesite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Larvikite

The general Trachyandesite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive 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 Trachyandesite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Larvikite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Larvikite

Along with Trachyandesite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Larvikite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Larvikite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

• 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