Litchfieldite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Mylonite

The general Litchfieldite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Mylonite

The history of Litchfieldite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Mylonite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Mylonite,

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