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Granodiorite

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Luxullianite



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Granodiorite and Luxullianite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
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
Unknown
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From granite + diorite
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, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Granodiorite and Luxullianite

The general Granodiorite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Luxullianite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Luxullianite

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

For Granodiorite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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