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Luxullianite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite 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.   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Tephrite

The general Luxullianite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Tephrite

The history of Luxullianite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Tephrite

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

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