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Migmatite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Migmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   
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
Southern Alps, France   
England   

Discoverer
Jakob Sederholm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Migmatite and Luxullianite

The general Migmatite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. 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 Migmatite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Migmatite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Migmatite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Migmatite and Luxullianite

The history of Migmatite 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.

Migmatite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Migmatite and Luxullianite

Along with Migmatite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Migmatite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Migmatite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Migmatite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Migmatite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture while that of Luxullianite is From the Greek word migma which means a mixture. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Migmatite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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