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Luxullianite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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.   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Benmoreite

The general Luxullianite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Benmoreite

The history of Luxullianite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Benmoreite

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

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