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Luxullianite and Picrite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Picrite

The general Luxullianite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Picrite

The history of Luxullianite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Picrite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Picrite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock