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Jaspillite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Jaspillite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   
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
Western Australia, Minnesota   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jaspillite and Luxullianite

The general Jaspillite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jaspillite and Luxullianite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Luxullianite

Along with Jaspillite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Luxullianite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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