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Luxullianite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite 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.   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Nephelinite

The general Luxullianite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Nephelinite

The history of Luxullianite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Nephelinite

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

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