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Luxullianite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite 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.   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Mylonite

The general Luxullianite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Mylonite

The history of Luxullianite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Mylonite

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

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