Chert and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Chert and Luxullianite

The general Chert and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Chert and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Luxullianite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Luxullianite

Along with Chert and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Luxullianite. Etymology of Chert and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Luxullianite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Chert,

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