Carbonatite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Luxullianite

The general Carbonatite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Luxullianite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Luxullianite

Along with Carbonatite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Carbonatite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Luxullianite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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