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Luxullianite and Kenyte 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.
Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Mount Kenya
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
J. W. Gregory
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Kenyte

The general Luxullianite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Kenyte

The history of Luxullianite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Kenyte

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Kenyte,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock