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Luxullianite and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Luxullianite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Scoria

The history of Luxullianite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Scoria

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

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