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Jadeitite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Luxullianite

The general Jadeitite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Luxullianite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Luxullianite

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

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