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Litchfieldite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Litchfieldite and Turbidite

The general Litchfieldite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Turbidite

The history of Litchfieldite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Turbidite

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

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