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Litchfieldite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  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   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Essexite 

The general Litchfieldite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Essexite 

The history of Litchfieldite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Essexite 

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

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