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Luxullianite and Gneiss Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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.
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Gneiss

The general Luxullianite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: 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.. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Gneiss

The history of Luxullianite and Gneiss 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.

Luxullianite and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Gneiss

Along with Luxullianite and Gneiss definition, know more about the etymology of Luxullianite and Gneiss. Etymology of Luxullianite and Gneiss gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Luxullianite and Formation of Gneiss. The etymology of Luxullianite is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found while that of Gneiss is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Luxullianite and Gneiss are listed below.

For Luxullianite,

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

For Gneiss,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock