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Pegmatite and Luxullianite Definition


Luxullianite and Pegmatite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   
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
R. J. Hauy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   
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 Pegmatite and Luxullianite

The general Pegmatite and Luxullianite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pegmatite and Luxullianite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Luxullianite

Along with Pegmatite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Luxullianite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Luxullianite are listed below.

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