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Marl and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
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
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, England, where this variety of granite is found   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Luxullianite

The general Marl and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. 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 Marl and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Marl and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Luxullianite

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Luxullianite

Along with Marl and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Luxullianite. Etymology of Marl and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Luxullianite is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Luxullianite are listed below.

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