Luxullianite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Hornfels

The general Luxullianite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Hornfels

The history of Luxullianite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Hornfels

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock