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Enderbite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
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
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Luxullianite

The general Enderbite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. 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 Enderbite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Luxullianite

The history of Enderbite 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.

Enderbite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Luxullianite

Along with Enderbite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Enderbite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Luxullianite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Enderbite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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