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Luxullianite and Theralite Definition


Theralite 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.   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Luxullianite and Theralite

The general Luxullianite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Theralite

The history of Luxullianite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Theralite

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

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