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Luxullianite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite 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.   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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