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Benmoreite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Bayley   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite

The general Benmoreite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite

Along with Benmoreite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Litchfieldite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

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