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Luxullianite and Teschenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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.
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Teschenite

The general Luxullianite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Teschenite

The history of Luxullianite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Teschenite

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

For Luxullianite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Teschenite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock