Shale and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Shale and Luxullianite

The general Shale and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Shale and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Luxullianite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Luxullianite

Along with Shale and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Luxullianite. Etymology of Shale and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Luxullianite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Luxullianite,

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