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Luxullianite and Granite Definition


Granite 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.   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Granite

The general Luxullianite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Granite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Granite

The history of Luxullianite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Granite

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

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