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Epidosite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
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
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Luxullianite

The general Epidosite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Luxullianite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Luxullianite

Along with Epidosite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Epidosite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Luxullianite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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