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Luxullianite
Luxullianite

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Luxullianite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Blue Granite

The general Luxullianite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Blue Granite

The history of Luxullianite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Blue Granite

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

For Luxullianite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Blue Granite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock