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Luxullianite and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite 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.   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Luxullianite and Wehrlite

The general Luxullianite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Luxullianite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Luxullianite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Luxullianite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Luxullianite and Wehrlite

The history of Luxullianite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Luxullianite and Wehrlite

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

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