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Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry 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.   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin term that means purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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