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Luxullianite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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.   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Luxullianite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Ignimbrite

The history of Luxullianite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Ignimbrite

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

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