Adamellite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Adamellite and Luxullianite

The general Adamellite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adamellite and Luxullianite

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Luxullianite

Along with Adamellite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Adamellite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Luxullianite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Adamellite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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