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Luxullianite and Boninite Definition


Boninite 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.   
Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Luxullianite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Boninite

The history of Luxullianite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Boninite

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

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