Litchfieldite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite

The general Litchfieldite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite

The history of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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