Litchfieldite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Litchfieldite and Vogesite

The general Litchfieldite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Litchfieldite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Litchfieldite and Vogesite

The history of Litchfieldite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Vogesite

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

For Litchfieldite,

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

For Vogesite,

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