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Luxullianite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite 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.   
Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Borolanite

The general Luxullianite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Borolanite

The history of Luxullianite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Borolanite

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

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