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Luxullianite and Rhyodacite 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.
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
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
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
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
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite

The general Luxullianite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite

The history of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Rhyodacite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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