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Essexite  and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
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.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Luxullianite

The general Essexite  and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. 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 Essexite  and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Luxullianite

The history of Essexite  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.

Essexite  and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Luxullianite

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

For Essexite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Luxullianite,

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