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Luxullianite and Arkose Definition


Arkose 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.   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Arkose

The general Luxullianite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Arkose

The history of Luxullianite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Arkose

Along with Luxullianite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Luxullianite and Arkose. Etymology of Luxullianite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Luxullianite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Luxullianite is From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found while that of Arkose 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Luxullianite and Arkose are listed below.

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