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Luxullianite and Gossan Definition


Gossan 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.   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Gossan

The general Luxullianite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Gossan

The history of Luxullianite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Gossan

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

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