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Luxullianite and Obsidian Definition


Obsidian 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.   
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Ethiopia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Obsius   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Obsidian

The general Luxullianite and Obsidian 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, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Obsidian

The history of Luxullianite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Obsidian

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

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