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Slate and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism
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
England
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Slate and Luxullianite

The general Slate and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. 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 Slate and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Slate and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Slate and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Luxullianite

The history of Slate 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.

Slate and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Luxullianite

Along with Slate and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Luxullianite. Etymology of Slate and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Luxullianite is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Slate,

  • 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