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Luxullianite and Pantellerite 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.
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Strait of sicily
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 Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Pantellerite

The general Luxullianite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Pantellerite

The history of Luxullianite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Pantellerite

Along with Luxullianite and Pantellerite definition, know more about the etymology of Luxullianite and Pantellerite. Etymology of Luxullianite and Pantellerite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Luxullianite and Formation of Pantellerite. The etymology of Luxullianite is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found while that of Pantellerite 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 and Pantellerite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Luxullianite and Pantellerite are listed below.

For Luxullianite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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