Litchfieldite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Dacite

The general Litchfieldite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Dacite

The history of Litchfieldite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Dacite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock