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Luxullianite and Taconite Definition


Taconite 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.   
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Newton Horace Winchell   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Taconite

The general Luxullianite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Taconite

The history of Luxullianite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Taconite

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

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