Luxullianite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Troctolite

The general Luxullianite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Troctolite

The history of Luxullianite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Troctolite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Troctolite,

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