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Litchfieldite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Ben More   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Litchfieldite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Benmoreite

The history of Litchfieldite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Benmoreite

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

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