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Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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