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Dolomite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
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
Southern Alps, France   
England   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Luxullianite

The general Dolomite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Luxullianite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Luxullianite

Along with Dolomite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Dolomite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Luxullianite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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