Luxullianite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Foidolite

The general Luxullianite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Foidolite

The history of Luxullianite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Foidolite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Foidolite,

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