Litchfieldite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite

The general Litchfieldite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite

The history of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Lherzolite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Lherzolite,

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