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Luxullianite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite 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.   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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