Litchfieldite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite

The general Litchfieldite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite

The history of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Harzburgite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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