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Litchfieldite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite

The general Litchfieldite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite

The history of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Jaspillite

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

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