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Foidolite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
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
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Foidolite and Luxullianite

The general Foidolite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Luxullianite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Luxullianite

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

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