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Luxullianite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite 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.   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Monzonite

The general Luxullianite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Monzonite

The history of Luxullianite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Monzonite

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

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