The general Litchfieldite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Latite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Litchfieldite and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Litchfieldite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Litchfieldite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Litchfieldite is USA whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Litchfieldite and Latite discoverer. The Discoverer of Litchfieldite is Bayley and the discoverer of Latite is Unknown.
Along with Litchfieldite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Litchfieldite and Latite. Etymology of Litchfieldite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Litchfieldite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Litchfieldite is From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA while that of Latite 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 Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Litchfieldite and Latite are listed below.
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