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Luxullianite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Enderbite

The general Luxullianite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Enderbite

The history of Luxullianite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Enderbite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Enderbite,

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