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Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Bayley   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite

The general Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite 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, 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. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite

The history of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Litchfieldite

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

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