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Luxullianite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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.   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Siltstone

The general Luxullianite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Siltstone

The history of Luxullianite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Siltstone

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

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