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Luxullianite and Chert Definition


Chert 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.   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Chert

The general Luxullianite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Chert. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Chert

The history of Luxullianite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Chert

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

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