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Luxullianite and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite 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.   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Icelandite

The general Luxullianite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Icelandite

The history of Luxullianite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Icelandite

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

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