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Luxullianite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  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.   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Essexite 

The general Luxullianite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Essexite 

The history of Luxullianite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Essexite 

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

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