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Eclogite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
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
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Luxullianite

The general Eclogite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. 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 Eclogite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Luxullianite

The history of Eclogite 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.

Eclogite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Luxullianite

Along with Eclogite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Eclogite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Luxullianite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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