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Litchfieldite and Marble Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Egypt
1.2.2 Discoverer
Bayley
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Litchfieldite and Marble

The general Litchfieldite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Marble. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Marble

The history of Litchfieldite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Marble

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Marble,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock