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Litchfieldite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Phyllite

The general Litchfieldite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Phyllite

The history of Litchfieldite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Phyllite

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

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