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Luxullianite and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite 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.   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Tonalite

The general Luxullianite and Tonalite 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, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Tonalite

The history of Luxullianite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Tonalite

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

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