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Appinite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
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
Unknown
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Appinite and Luxullianite

The general Appinite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Luxullianite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Luxullianite

Along with Appinite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Appinite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Luxullianite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Appinite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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
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