Diorite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Luxullianite

The general Diorite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Luxullianite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Luxullianite

Along with Diorite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Diorite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Luxullianite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Luxullianite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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