Litchfieldite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite

The general Litchfieldite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite

The history of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Pegmatite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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