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Luxullianite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Luxullianite Definition


Definition

Definition
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.   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Anorthosite

The general Luxullianite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: 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.. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Anorthosite

The history of Luxullianite and Anorthosite 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.

Luxullianite and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Anorthosite

Along with Luxullianite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Luxullianite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Luxullianite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Luxullianite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Luxullianite is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found while that of Anorthosite is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Luxullianite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Luxullianite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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