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Aplite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Aplite and Luxullianite

The general Aplite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar 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 Aplite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Luxullianite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Luxullianite

Along with Aplite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Aplite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Luxullianite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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