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Luxullianite Rock



Definition
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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. 0

History
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Origin
England 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found 0

Class
Igneous Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0

Family
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Group
Plutonic 0

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Granular, Phaneritic 0

Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White 0

Maintenance
More 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
No 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
Yes 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Veined or Pebbled 0

Uses
0

Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads 0

Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones 0

Types
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Types
Igneous Protolith Granite, Sedimentary Protolith Granite, Mantle Granite, Anorogenic Granite and Hybrid Granite 0

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock 0

Archaeological Significance
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Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Not Used 0

Petroglyphs
Not Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Luxullianite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard, crystalline and is visibly homogeneous in texture. It is found in large plutons on the continents, i.e. in areas where the Earth's crust has been deeply eroded. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
6-7 0

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained 0

Fracture
Not Available 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous 0

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2 13

Cleavage
Not Available 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
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Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K 16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
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Asia
China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam 0

Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa 0

Europe
Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, USA 0

South America
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Not Yet Found 0

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Information about Luxullianite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Luxullianite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Luxullianite rock here. 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 is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Luxullianite is white. Get to know more about Luxullianite rock and characteristics of Luxullianite rock in the next sections.

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