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Luxullianite and Coquina Definition


Coquina 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.   
Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Concha (Latin)+ Coquina(Spanish) +conch(English)= Couquina (mid 19th century)   

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 Coquina

The general Luxullianite and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Coquina

The history of Luxullianite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Coquina

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

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