Litchfieldite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Skarn

The general Litchfieldite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Skarn

The history of Litchfieldite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Skarn

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Skarn,

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