Luxullianite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Luxullianite and Websterite

The general Luxullianite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Luxullianite and Websterite

The history of Luxullianite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Websterite

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

For Luxullianite,

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

For Websterite,

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