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Dacite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite
Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Dacite and Luxullianite

The general Dacite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Dacite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Luxullianite

The history of Dacite and Luxullianite 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.

Dacite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

Dacite and Luxullianite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Dacite and Luxullianite. In this section, you will know about Dacite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dacite is Romania and Moldova, Europe whereas Origin of Luxullianite is England. It is interesting to know the name of Dacite and Luxullianite discoverer. The discoverer of Dacite and Luxullianite are Unknown.

Etymology of Dacite and Luxullianite

Along with Dacite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Dacite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Luxullianite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Dacite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Luxullianite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock