Litchfieldite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Argillite

The general Litchfieldite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Argillite

The history of Litchfieldite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Argillite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock