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Trachyandesite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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