Luxullianite Definition

Luxullianite

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1 Definition

1.1 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.

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

England

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Luxullianite

Luxullianite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Luxullianite in general, 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.. Luxullianite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Luxullianite Definition, know more about the History of Luxullianite, Etymology of Luxullianite in next sections.