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Luxullianite and Trachyandesite 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.
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
England
Indonesia
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 French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite

The general Luxullianite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite

The history of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Trachyandesite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock