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Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite

The general Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite

The history of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Rhyodacite

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

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