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Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite 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.
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
USA
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 pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite

The general Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock