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Comendite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
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
Italy
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
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, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Comendite and Luxullianite

The general Comendite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. 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 Comendite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Comendite and Luxullianite

The history of Comendite 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.

Comendite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Luxullianite

Along with Comendite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Comendite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Comendite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Comendite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Comendite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy while that of Luxullianite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Comendite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Comendite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Comendite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: 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