Syenite and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Litchfieldite

The general Syenite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Litchfieldite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Litchfieldite

Along with Syenite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Syenite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Litchfieldite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Litchfieldite are listed below.

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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