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Litchfieldite and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Litchfieldite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
North America   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Andesite

The general Litchfieldite and Andesite 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, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Andesite

The history of Litchfieldite and Andesite 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 Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Andesite

Along with Litchfieldite and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Litchfieldite and Andesite. Etymology of Litchfieldite and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Litchfieldite and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Litchfieldite is From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA while that of Andesite 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 Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Litchfieldite and Andesite are listed below.

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