Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Luxullianite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nepheline Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock