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Litchfieldite and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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