Litchfieldite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Phonolite

The general Litchfieldite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Phonolite

The history of Litchfieldite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Phonolite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Phonolite,

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