1 Definition
1.2 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
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
1.4.2 Discoverer
1.5 Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
From the Latin word latium
1.7 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.8.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.9 Family
1.9.1 Group
1.10 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Granular
Aphanitic to Porphyritic
2.2 Color
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White
2.4 Maintenance
3.2 Durability
3.3.1 Water Resistant
3.4.1 Scratch Resistant
3.5.1 Stain Resistant
3.5.2 Wind Resistant
3.5.4 Acid Resistant
3.6 Appearance
Banded and Foilated
Rough
4 Uses
4.1 Architecture
4.1.1 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration
4.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
4.1.4 Other Architectural Uses
4.2 Industry
4.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Production of Glass and Ceramics
As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories
4.3.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
4.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
5.2 Other Uses
5.2.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Metallurgical Flux, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)
6 Types
6.1 Types
Borolanite and Litchfieldite
Rhomb porphyries
6.2 Features
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
Host Rock for Lead
6.3 Archaeological Significance
6.3.1 Monuments
6.4.2 Famous Monuments
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Data Not Available
6.4.4 Sculpture
6.5.1 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
6.6.2 Pictographs
7.0.3 Petroglyphs
7.2.1 Figurines
7.4 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Litchfieldite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
Latite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
8.2 Composition
8.2.2 Mineral Content
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
Alkali feldspar, Biotite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
8.2.3 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
CaO, Cl, MgO
8.3 Transformation
8.3.1 Metamorphism
8.3.3 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism
8.3.4 Weathering
8.3.6 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
8.3.8 Erosion
8.4.1 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
9 Properties
9.1 Physical Properties
9.1.1 Hardness
11.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
11.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
11.1.4 Streak
11.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
11.1.6 Luster
Greasy to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
11.1.7 Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2310.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
11.1.14 Cleavage
11.1.15 Toughness
11.1.16 Specific Gravity
11.1.20 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
11.1.21 Density
2.6 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0
1400
11.2 Thermal Properties
11.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
11.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
12.1.2 Africa
South Africa
Not Yet Found
12.1.3 Europe
Finland, Norway, Portugal
Bulgaria
12.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
12.2 Deposits in Western Continents
12.2.1 North America
12.2.2 South America
12.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
12.3.1 Australia
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found