Phyllite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Litchfieldite

The general Phyllite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Litchfieldite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Litchfieldite

Along with Phyllite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Phyllite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Litchfieldite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Litchfieldite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Litchfieldite,

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