Quartzite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Litchfieldite

The general Quartzite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Litchfieldite

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Litchfieldite

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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