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Luxullianite and Laterite Definition


Laterite 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.   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Laterite

The general Luxullianite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Laterite

The history of Luxullianite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Laterite

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

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