Vogesite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Larvikite

The general Vogesite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic 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 Vogesite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Larvikite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Larvikite

Along with Vogesite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Larvikite. Etymology of Vogesite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Larvikite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Larvikite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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