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Luxullianite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite 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.   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Epidosite

The general Luxullianite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Epidosite

The history of Luxullianite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Epidosite

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

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