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Benmoreite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
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
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
England   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Luxullianite

The general Benmoreite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Luxullianite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Luxullianite

Along with Benmoreite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Luxullianite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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