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Trachyte and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   
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 Trachyte and Larvikite

The general Trachyte and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. 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 Trachyte and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyte and Larvikite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Larvikite

Along with Trachyte and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Larvikite. Etymology of Trachyte and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Larvikite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Larvikite are listed below.

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