Shonkinite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite

The general Shonkinite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite

Along with Shonkinite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Litchfieldite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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