Litchfieldite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Eclogite

The general Litchfieldite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Eclogite

The history of Litchfieldite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Eclogite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Eclogite,

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