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Luxullianite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate 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.   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Conglomerate

The general Luxullianite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Conglomerate

The history of Luxullianite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Conglomerate

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

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