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Luxullianite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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.   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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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.

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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.

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