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Luxullianite and Latite Definition


Latite 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.   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Latite

The general Luxullianite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Latite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Latite

The history of Luxullianite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Latite

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

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