Home
×

Trachyandesite
Trachyandesite

Litchfieldite
Litchfieldite



ADD
Compare
X
Trachyandesite
X
Litchfieldite

Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Indonesia
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Bayley
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite

The general Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite

The history of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Litchfieldite

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

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Litchfieldite,

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