Luxullianite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Dunite

The general Luxullianite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Dunite

The history of Luxullianite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Dunite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Dunite,

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