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Luxullianite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite 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.   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite

The general Luxullianite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite

The history of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Pyroxenite

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

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