Luxullianite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Turbidite

The general Luxullianite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Turbidite

The history of Luxullianite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Luxullianite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Luxullianite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Luxullianite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Luxullianite is England whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Luxullianite and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Luxullianite is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Luxullianite and Turbidite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock