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Harzburgite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
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
Germany   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Luxullianite

The general Harzburgite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Luxullianite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Luxullianite

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

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