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Luxullianite and Variolite Definition


Variolite 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.   
Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Variolite

The general Luxullianite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Variolite

The history of Luxullianite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Variolite

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

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