Arkose and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Luxullianite

The general Arkose and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Luxullianite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Luxullianite

Along with Arkose and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Luxullianite. Etymology of Arkose and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Luxullianite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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