Luxullianite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre

The general Luxullianite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre

The history of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Lamprophyre

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock