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Luxullianite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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.   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Jadeitite

The general Luxullianite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Jadeitite

The history of Luxullianite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Jadeitite

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

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