Litchfieldite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Gneiss

The general Litchfieldite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Gneiss

The history of Litchfieldite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Gneiss

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock