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Theralite and Litchfieldite

1 Definition
1.1 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
2.2 History
2.2.1 Origin
Unknown
USA
2.3.1 Discoverer
Unknown
Bayley
2.5 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA
2.7 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.7.2 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
2.8 Family
2.8.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
2.9 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
Phaneritic
Granular
3.2 Color
Dark Grey to Black
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
3.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
3.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
3.5.1 Water Resistant
4.1.1 Scratch Resistant
4.1.3 Stain Resistant
4.1.5 Wind Resistant
4.1.7 Acid Resistant
4.3 Appearance
Veined and Shiny
Banded and Foilated
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
5.2.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
5.3.2 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
5.4 Industry
5.4.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Production of Glass and Ceramics
6.1.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
6.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
6.5 Other Uses
6.5.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Laboratory bench tops, Jewelry, Sea Defence, Tombstones
Creating Artwork
7 Types
7.1 Types
Teschenite and Essexite
Borolanite and Litchfieldite
7.2 Features
Smooth to touch
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
7.3 Archaeological Significance
7.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
7.3.3 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
7.3.5 Sculpture
Used
Used
7.3.6 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
7.3.8 Pictographs
Not Used
Used
7.3.10 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
7.4.1 Figurines
Used
Used
8.2 Fossils
Absent
Absent
9 Formation
9.1 Formation
Theralite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
Litchfieldite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
9.2 Composition
9.2.1 Mineral Content
Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
9.3.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
9.4 Transformation
9.4.1 Metamorphism
9.4.3 Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
9.4.5 Weathering
9.4.7 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering
Biological Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
9.4.9 Erosion
9.4.10 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
75.5-6
Coal
1 7
11.1.7 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
11.1.9 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
11.1.10 Streak
White
White
11.1.11 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
11.1.12 Luster
Waxy and Dull
Greasy to Dull
11.1.13 Compressive Strength
NA150.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
11.1.17 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Poor
11.1.18 Toughness
1.5
Not Available
11.1.19 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.82.6
Granite
0 8.4
11.1.20 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
11.1.22 Density
2.7 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
11.2 Thermal Properties
11.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg KNA
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
11.3.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
India, Russia
Not Yet Found
12.1.2 Africa
South Africa
South Africa
12.1.3 Europe
Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Turkey
Finland, Norway, Portugal
12.1.4 Others
Greenland, Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Not Yet Found
12.2 Deposits in Western Continents
12.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada
12.2.2 South America
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Brazil
12.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
12.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland
Not Yet Found

All about Theralite and Litchfieldite Properties

Know all about Theralite and Litchfieldite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Theralite and Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Theralite is Phaneritic whereas that of Litchfieldite is Granular. Theralite appears Veined and Shiny and Litchfieldite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Theralite is waxy and dull while that of Litchfieldite is greasy to dull. Theralite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Litchfieldite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Theralite and Litchfieldite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.