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Luxullianite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite 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.   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Dolomite

The general Luxullianite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Dolomite

The history of Luxullianite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Dolomite

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

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