Litchfieldite Definition

Litchfieldite

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1 Definition

1.1 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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

USA

1.2.2 Discoverer

Bayley

1.3 Etymology

From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Litchfieldite

Litchfieldite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Litchfieldite in general, 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. Litchfieldite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Litchfieldite Definition, know more about the History of Litchfieldite, Etymology of Litchfieldite in next sections.