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Mangerite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Luxullianite

The general Mangerite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, 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.. Along with definition of Mangerite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Luxullianite

The history of Mangerite and Luxullianite 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.

Mangerite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Luxullianite

Along with Mangerite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Mangerite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Luxullianite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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