Litchfieldite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite

The general Litchfieldite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite

The history of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Hornblendite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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