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Luxullianite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite 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.   
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite

The general Luxullianite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite

The history of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Litchfieldite

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

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