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Marble and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
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
Egypt   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Luxullianite

The general Marble and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Marble and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Luxullianite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Luxullianite

Along with Marble and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Luxullianite. Etymology of Marble and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Luxullianite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Luxullianite are listed below.

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