Litchfieldite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Epidosite

The general Litchfieldite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Epidosite

The history of Litchfieldite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Epidosite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Epidosite,

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