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Luxullianite and Comendite 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.
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Comendite

The general Luxullianite and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Comendite

The history of Luxullianite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Comendite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Comendite,

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