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Litchfieldite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Litchfieldite Definition


Definition

Definition
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   
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
USA   
England   

Discoverer
Bayley   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   
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 Litchfieldite and Luxullianite

The general Litchfieldite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. 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 Litchfieldite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Litchfieldite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Litchfieldite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Litchfieldite and Luxullianite

The history of Litchfieldite 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.

Litchfieldite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Litchfieldite and Luxullianite

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

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