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Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
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
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Bayley
1.3 Etymology
From Latin term that means purple
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite

The history of Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Litchfieldite

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine 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
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