Litchfieldite and Norite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Norite

The general Litchfieldite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Norite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Norite

The history of Litchfieldite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Norite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Norite,

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