Luxullianite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Diamictite

The general Luxullianite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Diamictite

The history of Luxullianite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Diamictite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock