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Luxullianite and Jaspillite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Jaspillite

The general Luxullianite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Jaspillite

The history of Luxullianite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Jaspillite

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

For Luxullianite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jaspillite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock