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Luxullianite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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.   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Luxullianite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Soapstone

The history of Luxullianite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Soapstone

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

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