Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Litchfieldite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Litchfieldite is From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Litchfieldite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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