Litchfieldite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Charnockite

The general Litchfieldite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Charnockite

The history of Litchfieldite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Charnockite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Charnockite,

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