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Monzogranite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite

The general Monzogranite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite

The history of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite 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.

Monzogranite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite

Along with Monzogranite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzogranite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Monzogranite is From its mineral content while that of Litchfieldite is From its mineral content. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzogranite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzogranite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

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