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Theralite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Litchfieldite

The general Theralite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Litchfieldite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Litchfieldite

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

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