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Luxullianite and Shale Definition


Shale 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.   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Shale

The general Luxullianite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Shale. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Shale

The history of Luxullianite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Shale

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

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