Luxullianite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Pegmatite

The general Luxullianite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Pegmatite

The history of Luxullianite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Pegmatite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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