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Itacolumite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
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
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite

The general Itacolumite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite

Along with Itacolumite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Litchfieldite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Litchfieldite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

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