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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.

History

Origin
England

Discoverer
Unknown

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

Class
Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group
Plutonic

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.

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