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Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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.   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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