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Litchfieldite and Chert Definition


Chert 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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Chert

The general Litchfieldite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Chert. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Chert

The history of Litchfieldite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Chert

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

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