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Litchfieldite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Soapstone

The general Litchfieldite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Soapstone

The history of Litchfieldite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Soapstone

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

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