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Litchfieldite and Pyrolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Pike County, U.S
1.2.2 Discoverer
Bayley
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite

The general Litchfieldite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite

The history of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Pyrolite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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