Luxullianite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Eclogite

The general Luxullianite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Eclogite

The history of Luxullianite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Eclogite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock