Luxullianite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Shoshonite

The general Luxullianite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Shoshonite

The history of Luxullianite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Shoshonite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Shoshonite,

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