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Luxullianite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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.   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Jasperoid

The general Luxullianite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Jasperoid

The history of Luxullianite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Jasperoid

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

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