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Latite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
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
Italy   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Luxullianite

The general Latite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Latite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Luxullianite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Luxullianite

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

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