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Luxullianite and Shonkinite 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.
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents
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
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US
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
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Shonkinite

The general Luxullianite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Shonkinite

The history of Luxullianite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Shonkinite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Shonkinite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock