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Luxullianite and Pyrolite 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.
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Pike County, U.S
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Pyrolite

The general Luxullianite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Pyrolite

The history of Luxullianite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Pyrolite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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