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Luxullianite and Slate Definition


Slate 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.   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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 Slate

The general Luxullianite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Slate. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Slate

The history of Luxullianite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Slate

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

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