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Itacolumite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
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 name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Luxullianite

The general Itacolumite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Luxullianite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Luxullianite

Along with Itacolumite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Luxullianite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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