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Monzogranite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
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 its mineral content   
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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Luxullianite

The general Monzogranite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Luxullianite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Luxullianite

Along with Monzogranite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzogranite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Monzogranite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzogranite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Monzogranite is From its mineral content while that of Luxullianite is From its mineral content. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzogranite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzogranite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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