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Luxullianite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite 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.   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Kimberlite

The general Luxullianite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Kimberlite

The history of Luxullianite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Kimberlite

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

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