Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite

The general Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite

The history of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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