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Luxullianite and Marble Definition


Marble 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.   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Marble

The general Luxullianite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Marble. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Marble

The history of Luxullianite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Marble

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

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