Foidolite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Litchfieldite

The general Foidolite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Litchfieldite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Litchfieldite

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

For Foidolite,

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