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Luxullianite and Trondhjemite Definition


Trondhjemite 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.   
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
Not Available   

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 Trondhjemite

The general Luxullianite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Trondhjemite

The history of Luxullianite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Trondhjemite

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

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