Whiteschist and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Larvikite

The general Whiteschist and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. 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 Whiteschist and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Larvikite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Larvikite

Along with Whiteschist and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Larvikite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Larvikite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Larvikite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Larvikite are listed below.

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium 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